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New Push to Improve Women’s Health Support in the Workplace

New national guidance aims to tackle gaps in reproductive health, caring support and wellbeing for women in low-paid roles.

‘Lack of Clarity and Buzzwords’ Drive Staff Disengagement

Poor communication and digital overload are fuelling emotional withdrawal and lower morale among UK knowledge workers.

Remote Work Boom Sees Smaller Cities Overtake London for Flexibility

More workers are choosing smaller cities for remote and hybrid jobs, with Dunfermline topping the list for affordability and infrastructure.

Autumn Fatigue Fuels Rise in Sleep-Related Accidents, Data Shows

Emergency services responded to nearly 16,000 incidents caused by sleep deprivation since 2020, new FOI data reveals.

Part-Time Staff Say Hybrid Work Is Vital to Staying in Jobs

New research shows commuting costs are driving part-time staff to consider quitting, with flexible and hybrid work cited as essential.

UK Pay Ranks High Globally But Wellbeing Risks Persist for Low Earners: Study

Many low-paid workers in the UK struggle to meet basic living standards, despite the country’s high global ranking for minimum wage value.

Fewer Employees ‘Want Shorter Working Weeks Than Before the Pandemic’

New findings reveal shifting attitudes toward reduced schedules, with many employees prioritising income stability over additional time off.

UK Ranked Among Worst Countries for Work-Life Balance

Despite working fewer hours than most nations, UK employees face limited parental leave and cultural pressures that undermine work-life balance.

‘Less Than Half of Employers’ Have Reviewed Workplace Pension Scheme in the Past Year

Many companies are overlooking routine checks of their retirement benefits, despite looming reforms that will introduce stricter scrutiny.

One in Three Employers Fund Staff Illness Support on Case-by-Case Basis – but Experts Warn It’s Unsustainable

Employers funding illness and injury support on a case-by-case basis risk inconsistency, high costs and legal challenges.